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A year after Iowa's 'heartbeat' law went into effect, abortions in Iowa have sharply declined This week marks one year since a state law went into effect banning abortion when cardiac activity is detected, with some exceptions. The law has had drastic effects on abortion care in the state.

It's been more than a year since Iowa's six-week ban went into effect.

Our data shows the impact: the average number of abortions dropped from 400 to 260 per month. More people are traveling out of state, and new restrictions may be coming.

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‼️ Today, the Trump administration announced its plan to ban abortions for veterans—even in cases of rape or incest, and when the veteran's health is in danger.

To devalue veterans in this way and take away life-changing health care would be UNCONSCIONABLE.

YouTube video by Guttmacher Guttmacher expert Chelsea Polis on CNN: Impact of US plan to destroy $9.7M in contraceptives

Guttmacher expert @cbpolis.bsky.social spoke with @cnn.com about the Trump administration’s plan to incinerate nearly $10 million worth of contraceptives and the impact of denying these essential supplies to women and couples in low- and middle-income countries.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUZY...

Our Principal Research Scientist @cbpolis.bsky.social analyzed how many people would be denied care from the US destruction of contraceptive supplies, in this @npr.org story:

Targeting abortion care = targeting all sexual and reproductive health care. Guttmacher’s #ReproductiveHealth Impact Study shows why.

Learn more: www.guttmacher.org/reproductive...

Trump administration to destroy birth control intended as aid Belgium, the United Nations and aid groups say they have offered to save $9.7 million in supplies kept in a Belgian warehouse.

The Trump admin plans to destroy $9.7M worth of contraceptives. Our Principal Research Scientist @cbpolis.bsky.social told @washingtonpost.com this life-saving care could prevent pregnancy for more than 650,000 people for up to 1 year & an additional 950,000 people for 3-10 years.

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Photos of Guttmacher president and CEO Destiny Lopez alongside advocates at a reception marking the EACH Act's reintroduction

Photos of Guttmacher president and CEO Destiny Lopez sharing remarks at the reception marking the EACH Act's reintroduction

As the #EACH Act was reintroduced in Congress last week, our president and CEO Destiny Lopez joined @allaboveall.bsky.social social & other advocates fighting for reproductive freedom to share why the bill is more critical than ever.⬇️

Map of United States with color-coding to show how each state is categorized by abortion policies, ranging from most restrictive to most protective. White text on a blue bar at the top says Abortion policies in effect as of July 10, 2025.

#Nevada’s parental notification law is now in effect.

Nevada joins 9 other states requiring parental notification before a minor’s abortion.

Young people know what’s best for themselves. They deserve abortion access without barriers.

Explore our map: states.guttmacher.org/policies/

The Saving Lives & Taxpayer Dollars Act introduced in the US House & Senate would ensure these contraceptives are not destroyed & reach people in need.

Thank you @meeks.house.gov, @frankel.house.gov & @meng.house.gov, @shaheen.senate.gov & @schatz.bsky.social for your leadership on this bill.

The Trump administration wants to destroy at least $11 million of taxpayer-funded #contraception, including condoms and IUDs, even though other countries and organizations offered to buy or distribute them.

That is cruel and wasteful.

A white and violet graphic says, "Everyone should have the freedom to control their own lives and futures. The EACH Act is a bold vision of accessible reproductive health care that would: Guarantee abortion care and coverage for people insured by Medicaid & other federal programs, and prohibit lawmakers from interfering with private insurance coverage of abortion."

The EACH Act is being reintroduced in Congress today & it’s more critical than ever. The bill would guarantee health coverage for abortion without restrictions & end the discriminatory Hyde Amendment. More on the EACH Act's bold vision of #AbortionAccess: gu.tt/4eXU9Gs

A future where ALL families can thrive. A future where ALL of us can get affordable abortion care when we need it. That's well worth fighting for.

Big thank you to @pressley.house.gov and all those involved for your dedication to this fight. 💪💪💪

Today we introduced the EACH Act to end the Hyde Amendment that denies families across the country coverage for abortion care. Grateful for the partnership of @degette.house.gov, @schakowsky.house.gov, @frost.house.gov, @duckworth.senate.gov, @murray.senate.gov @hirono.senate.gov & Rep. Barbara Lee.

Abortion-related travel could face another ‘shock to the system’ under new spending law Trump's law “defunds” Planned Parenthood, which could lead to clinic closures across the country. States where abortion is legal stand to be hit the hardest.

Guttmacher expert @imaddowzimet.bsky.social spoke w/ @19thnews.org about harms of the new federal spending law that "defunds" Planned Parenthood. Our data show that thousands of people are already crossing state lines for abortion. The new law could push care even further out of reach. gu.tt/40mk7O1

By rescinding these funds, Congress has given its stamp of approval for President Trump to dismantle decades of US leadership in #GlobalHealth.

This is not just a US policy failure—it’s a global humanitarian crisis.

Congress has voted to rescind $7.9 billion that had been appropriated to foreign aid.

Our data show that withholding this funding will lead to 17.1 million unintended pregnancies and 34,000 preventable maternal deaths after just one year.

Thank you, @rosen.senate.gov, for introducing an amendment to the recissions package that would have saved funding for international family planning.

Everyone, everywhere should have access to the sexual and reproductive health care they deserve.

Text on blue background, says "Findings from our Monthly Provision Study: Since Dobbs, state bans have had sweeping & harmful effects on abortion access in the US."

Violet and navy text on a white background says, "155,000 people in the United States traveled out of states for abortion care in 2024." Below, navy text says, "81,000 people traveled out of state to obtain an abortion in 2020."

New data: 155,000 people traveled out of state for abortion care in 2024.

Since Dobbs, state bans have had sweeping, detrimental effects on the US #AbortionAccess landscape.

No one should be forced to leave their state for essential abortion care.

More: gu.tt/3G1Wtzn

Five speakers are smiling on a stage, with chairs in the background.

Yesterday at #IPC2025, our research scientists joined colleagues on a panel to discuss how to meet major challenges facing #SRHR, such as anti-rights backlash and mis- and disinformation.

They were united in their message: progress demands bold, coordinated & collaborative action.

White text on navy highlights the importance of SRHR in achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 & 5. Below, text on white states the two goals for health & gender equality. The next slide calls attention to stalling progress and the need to invest in SRHR. A colorful wheel of 17 colors, representing the Sustainable Development Goals, bridges the two slides.

From expanding access to contraception to securing the right to decide whether & when to have children—and reducing maternal deaths— #SDG3 & #SDG5 depend on SRHR. World leaders must accelerate investments in #SRHR. The 2030 SDG deadline is fast approaching—the time to act is now.

Guttmacher Statement at the 2025 UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

Following the #HLPF2025 plenary session on #SDG3, our message is clear: To achieve health and well-being for all, decision-makers must commit to safeguarding and scaling up investments in comprehensive sexual & reproductive health & rights. Full statement: gu.tt/3UdnDGM

#SRHR

Are you at #IPC2025? Visit us at booth 23–24 to connect with our experts in sexual and reproductive health and rights ( #SRHR ), explore our latest publications and join us for two dynamic spotlight sessions this week!

An image promoting PRB's upcoming event with white text over a purple gradient background that says, "State of Access: A Contraceptive Policy Scorecard, virtual launch, Wednesday, July 16 1:00-2:30PM EDT." The text overlays an outline of the US map. A PRB logo appears in the top left corner.

This week, our director of state policy Candace Gibson will join a panel of #ReproHealth experts to explore @prbdata.bsky.social's new interactive scorecard on state-level policies shaping contraceptive access across the US.

Learn more and register to attend on 7/16: gu.tt/4lvPBK6

Text on blue background, says "Findings from our Monthly Provision Study: Florida's 6-week ban cut off critical access affects thousands of people across the Southeast." Logo of Guttmacher Institute at the bottom.

Text on blue background, says "In 2024, more than 7,700 people in Florida traveled out of state for an abortion." Logo of Guttmacher Institute at the bottom.

Since #Florida’s 6-week ban went into effect on May 1, 2024, thousands of people have been forced to cross state lines for abortion care, according to new data from our Monthly Abortion Provision Study.

Your zip code should never determine your ability to get basic health care. More: gu.tt/3G1Wtzn

White text on a violet background says, Reproductive agency for everyone, everywhere. #WorldPopulationDay

On #WorldPopulationDay, let’s be clear: We want reproductive agency for all people. Reproductive rights are human rights, no matter where you live.

Correction: An earlier version of this post incorrectly stated that Missouri’s category shifted to “Some Restrictions / Protections.” The error has been corrected in the post and on our online map.

Map of United States with color-coding to show how each state is categorized by abortion policies, ranging from most restrictive to most protective. White text on a blue bar at the top says Abortion policies in effect as of July 10, 2025.

Missouri’s abortion landscape shifted again. A judge blocked the state’s total ban and several harmful restrictions, allowing some care to resume.

Our map is updated: Missouri moves from “Most Restrictive” to “Restrictive.”

Explore: gu.tt/4iy0uKm

Five ways SRHR investments unlock progress across global development goals Investing in sexual and reproductive health and rights drives gender equality, economic growth and climate resilience—creating ripple effects across UN SDGs.

As global leaders convene for #HLPF at the United Nations, it’s critical to recognize that investments in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are fundamental to accelerating progress on the #GlobalGoals.

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Graphic poster featuring a hand holding a megaphone with the text "PASS THE HEAL ACT!" on a banner, set against a blue background. Other slides discuss the HEAL for Immigrant Families Act, which aims to improve access to healthcare for immigrant families.

Im/migrant families and communities deserve healthcare, period. Income or status shouldn’t matter.

How do we make this happen? By passing the #HEAL Act and ensuring nobody goes without the care they need!

#MedicationAbortion is safe, effective, essential and must be available to all.

#ReproRights101 #MifeInAll50